Favorite First Ladies

A look back at America's famous and favorite first ladies.

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First lady Laura Bush has had a quiet presence in the White House. The former librarian has long been active in advancing literacy and education nationwide. In 2001, she established the National Book Festival, which drew 120,000 book lovers to Washington, D.C., in 2001. She also works with teacher recruitment organizations such as Teach for America, the New Teacher Project and Troops to the Teachers. (Chip East/Reuters)